Clinical Research Technician, Anesthesia

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision, the clinical research tech supports clinical studies by collecting urine and blood specimens from study participants, processing, interviewing, data entry, and performing other components of the physical exam as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent with two years' experience in a clinical research environment.  Bachelor's degree preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

Phlebotomy certification preferred.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Good organizational and interpersonal skills necessary
• Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Ability to follow directions carefully, and once trained, to work with a minimum of direct supervision
• Possesses the ability to continually learn new computer skills and update existing skills
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and to work cooperatively with peers
• Ability to perform role in a team environment
• Initiative and sound judgment are displayed in crisis or unexpected situations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Demonstrates understanding of the research and organizes work assignment to maintain the scheduled study times for appropriate research events.
2. Carries out major experimental protocol events including EKGs, phlebotomy, urine collection, standard measurements, vital signs, and blood pressures.
3. Demonstrates knowledge and skills interacting with human participants, investigators, and other research support personnel.
4. Sets up and monitors data collection equipment.
5. According to protocol, collects and processes biologic specimens, including blood, urine, and saliva.
6. Conducts standardized chemical and physical tests on experimental or clinical materials/specimens.
7. Administers written and computerized tests and completes study forms as necessary.
8. Assists in preparation and distribution of meals as scheduled in protocols and completes documentation as necessary.
9. Travels to other hospital departments as required conducting clinical research procedures.
10. Follows universal/standard precautions and maintains clean and safe work and subject areas, reports unsafe work areas to appropriate leadership.
11. Maintains the safety and wellbeing of participants at all times.
12. Demonstrates professionalism and respect for subject rights and individual needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Varies by assignment

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise. 

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians. Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing – for all. 

It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.